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Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Remaining 2024 Shows Due to Josh Homme’s Health Concerns
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Queens of the Stone Age have announced the cancellation of their remaining 2024 tour dates, citing the health issues of frontman Josh Homme. The decision was made public through a statement on the band’s social media accounts on Friday, where they emphasized the need for Homme to prioritize his health and receive necessary medical care for the rest of the year.
The band’s statement read, “QOTSA regret to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows. Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the year.”
The following shows have been postponed until 2025:
- September 27 and 28 in Boston
- October 1 in Cincinnati
- October 2 in Chicago
- October 4 in Madison, Wisconsin
Additionally, the following dates have been canceled:
- September 29 in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- October 6 in Memphis
- November 17 in Mexico City
The band advised festival ticket holders to check specific event sites for updates, and those with tickets to Queens of the Stone Age shows will be contacted by the point of purchase regarding new dates.
Josh Homme, the lead vocalist and founder of the group known for hits like “No One Knows,” revealed in June 2023 that he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Although he underwent a successful surgery to remove the cancer, details about his condition were not disclosed. During their international tour in July 2024, Homme had to return to the U.S. for emergency surgery, leading to the cancellation and postponement of several shows. The band had planned to resume touring in August but now must delay further performances.
Queens of the Stone Age, who have been active since releasing their first album in 1998, have earned eight Grammy nominations over their career. They were on tour promoting their eighth studio album, In Times New Roman.., which was released in June 2023.
In a December 2023 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Homme reflected on the challenges of making the album, stating, “It’s getting harder and harder to do, because I put so much pressure on wanting to be raw, vulnerable, honest. How much more honest are you going to be? It’s more the words. I like messing with arrangements and all that stuff. But it was just hard to know what to say.”
The band concluded their statement by thanking fans for their support and expressing hope to see everyone again in 2025.
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